2017 Carolina BalloonFest Gate Times

Parking

DUE TO THE POPULARITY OF THE EVENT, WE ADVISE THAT WHEN ATTENDING THE FESTIVAL, PLAN ON ATTENDING EARLY FOR GUARANTEED PARKING.

FREE parking will be provided. Parking will be located at the festival site, located at 531 Airport Road. This is a first-come, first-serve parking lot and it is encouraged that vehicles should arrive before 1 p.m. to receive a spot ON SATURDAY AND SUNDAY. Gates do not open until 3 p.m. on Friday. Parking is also available at the Troutman Park & Ride located at the Iredell County Fair Grounds, 630 N. Main St., Troutman. Free shuttle rides will transport guests to and from festival. ​

For safety and exit clearance, NO ROADSIDE PARKING - vehicles will be towed where NO PARKING signs are posted. No walk in guests admitted. ​​

PARK & RIDE ​at Troutman-Iredell County Fairgrounds

Located at 630 N Main Street, Troutman, NC 28166.​FRIDAY - NO PARK & RIDE SERVICE THIS DAY.

​SATURDAY October 21 ♦ 10 AM - The End of Festival♦ PLAN TO PARK before 1:30 PM. FREE Shuttle Service departs every 20 minutes to BalloonFest.♦ Shuttle stops near BalloonFest admission gate♦ Return Shuttle Service every 20 minutes to Park & Ride until festival close 8:30 PM.

SUNDAY October 22 ♦ 10 AM - To End of Festival♦ PLAN TO PARK before 1:30 PM. FREE Shuttle Service every 20 minutes to BalloonFest.♦ Shuttle stops near BalloonFest admission gate♦ Return Shuttle Service every 20 minutes to Park & Ride until festival close 6:00 PM.

Handicap Parking

Designated parking lot for guests with special needs is located at 531 Airport Road on first-come, first serve basis. Grass farm field - NOT paved.﻿ Handicap accessible shuttles will also be available at the Park & Ride, located at the Iredell County Fairgrounds, to shuttle patrons back and forth to the festival.

Motorcycle Parking

Designated Motorcycle parking is located in 531 Airport Road, on a first-come, first-serve basis. Parking is also available at the Iredell County Fair Grounds, Troutman Park & Ride, located at ​630 N Main St, Troutman.

Turn Your Radio On! As you near Statesville, stay tuned to WSIC 100.7 FM for parking assistance.

Rain or Shine... Carolina BalloonFest is open October 19-21, 2018! Hot Air Balloon Flights are scheduled twice daily; early morning & late afternoon. All ballooning activities including static display, tethered rides and balloon flights are weather dependent. The decision to inflate hot air balloons is made just prior to the scheduled ballooning activity. Due to limited entrance points into our festival, guests are encouraged to purchase advance tickets and plan to PARK by 1 PM to attend late afternoon launches. Tickets are non-refundable.

National Balloon Rally Charities, Inc. is an incorporated 501(c)(3) charitable organization and all contributions are tax deductible. A portion of proceeds raised through Carolina BalloonFest and Carolina Roots MusicFest is distributed to local nonprofit organizations. ​PO Box 267 ~ Statesville NC 28687

Festival Location is near Statesville Regional Airport at 260 Hangar Drive, Statesville, NC 28677. ​Parking will be available on site and at park and rides. NO ROADSIDE PARKING - vehicles will be towed where NO PARKING signs are posted. Walk in spectators will not be admitted. Ticket scanning will be in progress.